Senior Or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

London (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Salary:
Up to £75,000 per annum

Our client is a well‑established building services consultancy based in London, recognised for delivering high‑quality engineering design solutions across the commercial fit‑out, residential, and educational sectors. Following a recent partnership with a data‑specialist consultancy, the business has expanded its portfolio to include data centre projects, further enhancing its technical expertise and market presence. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation within a supportive and progressive environment.

As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a lead role in the delivery of mechanical design solutions across a range of building services projects. You will be responsible for technical leadership, design management, and coordination, as well as supporting the development of junior engineers within the team.

• Leading the mechanical design process across commercial, residential, educational, and data centre projects.
• Managing and coordinating design activities from concept through to completion.
• Ensuring design quality and compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to project and design engineers.
• Contributing to project planning, resource management, and delivery timelines.
• Liaising effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and driven mechanical design engineer with a proven track record in building services consultancy environments. You will demonstrate strong technical capability, project leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to design and delivery.

• Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards Chartership.
• Significant experience in the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Building Regulations, standards, and sustainable design practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and client engagement skills.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design teams.

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model – three days in the London office and two days working remotely.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including data centres and commercial developments.
• Professional development and support towards achieving or maintaining Chartership.
• A collaborative and forward‑thinking working environment.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer seeking to progress into a Senior or Principal role, within a growing and dynamic consultancy, please send your CV to (url removed), for consideration.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.